Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . DAY AFTER CHICAGO CHICAGO THOROUGHFARES. HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS. 93 the public for purposes of reference under certainconditions. This list does not include the exten-sive library of the University of Chicago and thoseconnected with the Armour Institute and thepublic schools, intended for the use of the pupilsof these various institutions CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, one of theleading commercial exchanges of the world. Itwas originally organized in the spring of 1843 asa voluntary association, with a membership ofeighty-two. Its primary obje
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . DAY AFTER CHICAGO CHICAGO THOROUGHFARES. HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS. 93 the public for purposes of reference under certainconditions. This list does not include the exten-sive library of the University of Chicago and thoseconnected with the Armour Institute and thepublic schools, intended for the use of the pupilsof these various institutions CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, one of theleading commercial exchanges of the world. Itwas originally organized in the spring of 1843 asa voluntary association, with a membership ofeighty-two. Its primary object was the promo-tion of the citys commercial interests by unityof action. On Feb. 8, 1849, the Legislatureenacted a general law authorizing the establish-ment of Boards of Trade, and under its provisionsan incorporation was effected—a second organi-zation being effected in April, 1850. For severalyears the association languished, and at times itsexistence seemed precarious. It was, however,largely instrumental in securing the introductionof the system of
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